Furniture Buyer

2 weeks ago


Dundonald, United Kingdom The Designer Rooms Full time

We are a family-run furniture retailer with 8 stores across Scotland’s central belt. Our company was founded 13 years ago, and we specialize in selling high-end, luxury furniture, garden furniture, and home accessories. We are expanding and are looking for a Senior Buyer with international buying experience to join our team.

**Job Overview**:
As a Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and negotiating with suppliers to ensure the best possible products are available for our customers. You will also work closely with our merchandising and marketing teams to ensure the right products are available at the right time, and at the right price.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Identify and source new products and suppliers, domestically and internationally.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to ensure optimal cost and delivery times.
- Manage vendor relationships to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of products.
- Collaborate with the merchandising team to develop and execute product strategies that align with company goals.
- Work closely with the marketing team to develop and execute promotional campaigns that maximize product sales.
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities that can improve product selection and sales.
- Analyse sales data to identify product performance and make recommendations for product improvements.
- Maintaining all product information on the system.
- Dealing direct with suppliers and factories on the critical path from design to production right through to the sales floor.

**Salary**: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year